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Environment Common Core RH.6-8.3 resources
European Geography Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities
This product is created to teach about the geography of 9 countries and 12 major physical features in Europe. It covers European geography social studies standards. Looking for a Google Drive version? --> *European Geography: Google Drive VersionAlso check out my Social Studies Word Wall to help your students learn difficult content specific vocabulary.This product contains 2 original informational passages with an activity each, 1 PowerPoint, and 1 interactive notebook activity to teach your
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5th - 8th
European Environmental Issues Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities
This product is created to teach about the environmental issues in Europe. It covers European geography social studies standards.
Looking for a Google Drive version? --> *European Geography: Google Drive Version
Also check out my Social Studies Word Wall to help your students learn difficult content specific vocabulary.
This product contains 3 original informational passages, 8 activity pages, and 10 interactive notebook activities to teach your students about environmental issues in E
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5th - 8th
Exploring the Pacific Islands 30 lesson integrated Geography and History unit
In this unit, students will explore the geography and history of the Pacific Islands, and the development of their lands and cultures. Students will examine modern geographical issues relating to the Pacific Islands, including climate change and the relationship of the peoples across the Pacific.Throughout the unit, I have differentiated worksheets where needed to cater for students at different literacy levels - a grade level 5-6 option ad a grade level 7-8 option. The spelling & vocabulary
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5th - 9th
Environmental Issues in Latin America SS6G2 Webquest
Engaging webquest for teaching GSE SS6G2 skills on Latin America's environmental issues! Covers air pollution in Mexico City and deforestation in Brazil. Print and digital graphic organizers are included. *Note: While all links come from safe and reputable websites, some districts may have heavy-duty content blockers. PLEASE test all links before assigning to ensure your district doesn't block a site.Includes:Webquest with links to various articles, infographics, and videos2 graphic organizers
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Latin American Geography BUNDLE SS6G1 SS6G2 SS6G3
World Geography Case Study Activity: The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
This great resource on the Chernobyl Nuclear disaster in Ukraine is perfect for your unit on Europe in World Geography or for your Science classroom.The download includes a 2-page overview of the nuclear disaster that began after an explosion at the plant in Soviet Ukraine in 1986. It explains the causes of the explosion, human and environmental impact of it, Soviet response, and the 1,000 square mile Exclusion Zone that still exists today.A graphic organizer is included for students to use with
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7th - 10th
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Geography Human-Environment Interaction Case Study: Deepwater Horizon
This great resource on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 is perfect for your World Geography, Science, or modern US History classroom.The download includes a 2-page overview of the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe. It cover the causes, massive cleanup, and impact on the environment and economy of the Gulf Coast region.A cause, consequences, and effect graphic organizer is included for students to use with the reading. This can be done individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Finally, an an
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7th - 10th
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World Geography Case Study Activity: Drought in Chile
This great resource on Chile's ongoing "megadrought" is perfect for the South America unit in World Geography or for your Science classroom.The download includes a 2-page overview of the terrible drought that began in Chile in 2010 and is still ongoing. It explains the environmental, weather, and political causes of the drought along with Chile's attempts to mitigate the drought's effects.A graphic organizer is included for students to use with the reading. This breaks down the reading into Caus
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7th - 10th
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Geography Renewable Energy Case Study: Costa Rica
This great resource on Costa Rica's renewable energy plans is perfect for your World Geography or Science classroom.The download includes a 2-page overview of Costa Rica's renewable energy plan, hydroelectric plants, and goals for the future. It explains how Costa Rica was able to get about 99% of its energy from renewable sources like hydropower, wind, and geothermal energy plants.A graphic organizer is included for students to use with the reading. This breaks down the reading into the backgro
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7th - 10th
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Geography: Human-Environment Interaction Case Study: Flint Water Crisis
This great resource on the Flint Water Crisis of 2014-2015 is perfect for your World Geography, Science, or modern US History classroom.The download includes a 2-page overview of the Flint Water Crisis, from the long-term and short-term causes through how it unfolded, and the impact.A cause, consequences, and effect graphic organizer is included for students to use with the reading. This can be done individually, in pairs, or in small groups. Finally, an analysis worksheet finishes up the lesson
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7th - 10th
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World Geography Case Study Activity: Cobalt Mining in the Congo
This great resource on cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is perfect for your unit on Sub-Saharan Africa in World Geography or for your Science classroom.The download includes a 2-page reading about cobalt mining in the Congo and how human rights abuses, including child labor often occur in pursuit of cobalt for lithium batteries in cell phones, tablets, laptops, and electric cars. A graphic organizer is included for students to use with the reading. This breaks down the readi
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7th - 10th
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World Geography Nonrenewable Resources Case Study Worksheets: Nauru Island
This great resource on nonrenewable resources is perfect for your World Geography or Science classroom. It tells the fascinating true story of Nauru - the world's smallest island country that went being one of the wealthiest countries to poorest - all because of bird poop!The download includes a 2-page case study reading on Nauru's amazing history. It explains how the island got its independence, grew wealthy from guano (bird poop - which students find hilarious), and then lost it all by mining
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7th - 10th
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World Geography MEGA PROJECTS of the Middle East Project
This resource on 7 Middle East "mega projects" is an excellent project or interactive lesson plan activity. Students evaluate the Burj Khalifa and other futuristic projects in Dubai and Saudi Arabia right in in your World Geography classroom!The download includes everything you need along with multiple options for how to cover the content in your classroom. There are 7 one-page readings about completed or in-progress mega projects in Dubai and Saudi Arabia: The Burj KhalifaThe Palm Jumeirah and
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7th - 10th
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Climates of the U.S. Lesson Plan | Social Studies | U.S. Geography
The Climates of the U.S. COMPLETE LESSON PLAN covers a wide range of topics from the various characteristics, features, and distinctions of the major climates found in the U.S., to what climates are found in each region of the U.S. This lesson plan explores them ALL!! The Climates of the U.S. complete lesson plan has been designed to cover one classroom period and includes student exercise complete with teacher answer key, plus a 9 slide, user-friendly, and easy-to-use PowerPoint presentation wh
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5th - 8th
World Geography Case Study Activity: Kuwait's Persian Gulf War Oil Well Fires
This great resource on the terrible oil well fires set during the Persian Gulf War in Kuwait is perfect for your unit on the Middle East's environment in World Geography or for your Science classroom.The download includes a 2-page reading about how Iraq's retreating army set fire to Kuwait's oil fields and the resulting fires that burned for nearly a year across the Persian Gulf region. A graphic organizer is included for students to use with the reading. This breaks down the reading into Causes
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7th - 10th
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World Geography "MEGA PROJECTS": Norway's Stad Ship Tunnel Reading Activity
This great resource on Norway's planned "ship tunnel" is a perfect reading activity for your Europe unit in World Geography or for your Science classroom.The download includes a reading on the mind-blowing project in Norway to connect two fjords with a massive tunnel big enough to allow a cruise ship to pass through.A graphic organizer is included for students to use with the reading. This breaks down the reading into the initial problem, plan to solve it, stakeholders, and challenges. It can be
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7th - 10th
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Latin America Political & Physical Features Map Doodle Notes (GSE SS6G1)
This set of no-prep high-quality guided doodle notes aligns with Georgia Sixth Grade Social Studies Standards Geographic Understanding Domain for Latin America. These guided doodle notes align with Georgia's sixth standards for geographic understanding. SS6G1 Locate selected features of Latin America. a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Amazon River, Amazon Rainforest, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal, Andes Mountains, Sierra Madre
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Georgia Sixth Grade Social Studies: Latin America Bundle (All Domains)
Wangari Maathai Web Quest Activity | Diverse Voices Project | 3 Part Web Quest
Wangari Maathai Web Quest Activity | Diverse Voices Project | 3 Part Web QuestThis Wangari Maathai activity is part of an exciting new project designed to increase diverse voices in Social Studies classrooms. This Wangari Maathai activity is a 3-part web quest. In Part 1 (READ), students engage with the history of Maathai's life, including her life in Kenya and desire to protect and improve the environment of Africa, her role in creating the Green Belt Movement, her focus on community-based tree
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5th - 8th
Oregon National Parks Webquest
Oregon is home to some of our country's most scenic and historic National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Oregon's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This is
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
Indigenous Inquiry Unit
I wanted to create a unit that focused on inquiry and was rich with culture and learning. This can be done as a class, or assigned as independent work. I made this to be accessible to in-class learning or online learning. There are 9 tasks that will take quite awhile to complete. Ranging from residential schools, land acknowledgements, maps, language, Indigenous definitions, Land-Back campaigns and oral history. Students are meant to keep their work and put it altogether in a portfolio to finish
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6th - 12th
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Australian Animal Profile: DINGO
This Australian Animal Profile on DINGOS is part of a collection of Information Reports on Australian Animals.These Information Reports were created to fill a gap in up-to-date Australian animal reading resources for primary school students.The more children know and understand about native species, the more appreciation they will have for them. The future of our planet is in their hands and the time to educate them on the animals who share their environment is NOW!The information presented is a
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K - 6th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-PS3-1
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Also included in: Australian Animal Report - WHOLE COLLECTION Prep to Grade 6
Ancient Mesopotamia - Geography Assessment
Geography assessment based on coastal shift of the Persian Gulf and the effects this would have had on the civilisations living there.There are 3 tasks to this assessment. 1. A mapping task (labelling and colouring), using prior knowledge and understanding of basic mapping protocols. 2. A section for extra credit. This is an extended mapping task for students who wish to challenge themselves.3. A reasoning task. This task requires students to research and engage higher thinking skills t
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6th - 8th
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Middle School — Lesson 1: Water Resources and Water Footprints
This lesson gives students an in-depth understanding of key water issues. They learn about water resources and water footprints, then use the Water Footprint Calculator to analyze their direct and virtual water consumption. Students get a foundation of knowledge and learn why they should care about protecting water resources, which makes it easier for them to make a fundamental shift in attitude about their water use. Designed for middle school – lower secondary level, ages 11 to 14 – the lesson
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS2-4
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